The SIMILAN Islands are 128 square kilometers in area and are located about 100km North - West of Phuket in the clear waters of the Andaman Sea. Since 1982 they have been declared a National Park and are now a top destination for divers worldwide known as one of the best diving areas in South East Asia.

The nine Islands run roughly North to South , with snow - white sandy beaches and tropical jungle above the water, and spectacular dive sites in often crystal clear water below. Seafaring gypsies used to live on the Islands, but they are now uninhabited except for the park rangers office and the beautiful occasional residence of the Thai Royal family on island number 4.

The Island's environment is tropical rainforest of mainly large rubber trees, several species of palm, bamboo and vines. Extensive flora and fauna, unspoiled beaches and rocky outcrops are also to be found on land. Underwater the view is often more spectacular with giant underwater boulders up to 40 meters in depth, and a world of caves, narrow passages and valleys.

The Similan Islands are home to some 500 species of hard and soft corals; the same variety applies to all other marine life. There is also the chance to meet bigger fish, such as whale sharks, leopard and white tip sharks, and big rays to name only a few.

Number of dive spots: 15 to 25 depending on weather and current
Visibility: 20 - 40 meters
Best time to dive: November to April
Temperatures: November 24 C, December 28?C, March to April 34 C
Rainfall: Monsoon May to September. Heaviest rainfall in September.

currency converter

back to top

Schedule